wiyo120

I'm looking to buy an early 80s model F150 with a 4.9L inline 6. I have just heard different opinions on the fuel efficiency between the carburated and the fuel injected. Which in your opinion is better. I know with the carb I'll get more power which I like.

I have an 85 in mind that I really want to buy, but I want to keep the fuel consumption affordable, atleast in the high teens, since it will be my primary means of transportation.

Let me know. Thanks

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

You won't get more power with carbureted. A carbureted engine can run well at certain RPM's, but doesn't have enough control to give the perfect air/fuel ratio over all RPM's. Fuel injected has more precise control over the air/fuel ratio, resulting in a better running engine and better fuel economy. You also have the bonus of the On Board Diagnostics with fuel injected, which helps you find engine related problems.

Uncle Tony

I had an 82 F150 with the 6 cyl and a 3sp auto trans with a carburator. It got 15 MPG pretty much every where.